| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $203.95 | 11.388% | $227.1758 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.60 | 10.707% | $171.153 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.69 | 10.403% | $57.0673 | $57.07 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.66 | 12.720% | $156.2976 | $156.30 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.32 | 3.498% | $165.928 | $165.93 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.72 | 8.280% | $184.8556 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.45 | 8.568% | $257.7947 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.39 | $1,220.2720 | $1,220.28 | $1,220.30 | $1,220.40 | |